German Leichtbier

German Leichtbier

BJCP 5A

Pale Bitter European Beer

Overall Impression:

A pale, highly-attenuated, light-bodied German lager with lower alcohol and calories than normal strength beers. Moderately bitter with noticeable malt and hop flavors, the beer is still interesting to drink.

Commercial Examples:
Beck’s Light, Bitburger Light, Mahr’s Leicht, Paulaner Münchner Hell Leicht, Paulaner Premium Leicht
*The Style Name, Overall Impression, and Commercial Examples are borrowed with permission from the BJCP.
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